Cheeky thief caught yolk-nosed
A cheeky brush-tailed phascogale has been caught yolk-nosed at the centre of a hen house theft in Lauriston.
Property owner Albert Golden said he was...
Where’s the hazard?
A 60km/h 'road hazard' speed limit along a long, straight section of road in Woodend with no apparent hazards in sight is confusing some...
A serendipitous reunion
An iconic Australian bus was reunited with its original owners after it was advertised for sale on a Facebook marketplace site last month.
Kyneton resident...
A day to remember for jockey duo
It was a joyous occasion for 19-year-old apprentice Kiran Quilty and her father Cameron when they finally rode in the same race together for...
Kyneton servo plan revealed
Plans for a McDonalds restaurant and multifaceted 24-hour service station for Kyneton's northern gateway have been revealed.
A stand-alone McDonalds restaurant and drive-through is proposed...
‘Won on raw ability’
Having his second start, local galloper Snappy Magnus won by three lengths at Kyneton's New Year's Day meeting. Jockey Dylan Dunn told connections: "He...
Paddock talks continue
Macedon Ranges Shire Council will continue negotiations with the state government to sell Hanging Rock's East Paddock despite one councillor's push to abandon the...
‘Glamping’ comes to Castlemaine
While this year has been immensely difficult for local tourism operators, Big 4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has used the lockdown closures as an...
Help in your pocket
A handy new wallet card is available from local businesses and community hubs to keep local residents mentally well in Mount Alexander Shire in...
Mary-Anne Thomas joins Cabinet
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas was yesterday sworn in as a Victorian Cabinet minister.
The local MP has been handed the portfolios of regional development and...
Making memories for Ethan McCulloch
Completing VCE, getting a driver's licence and travelling the world sound like any teenager's dream but for Gisborne's Ethan McCulloch they top a bucket...
Youth shine in awards
Extraordinary and diverse achievements of young people were celebrated in the Macedon Ranges Youth Awards last week.
Eight youths recognised across six categories were: Michael...


















